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Concorde Career Institute
city, state Campus
Surgical Technology Program
Syllabus and Schedule
ST-300 Level Courses- Clinical Practicum 1 & 2
Class of month 200x
Course Dates: per Clinical Schedule
Instructor(s): varies by clinical assignment
Credit Units: 5.55 + 5.55
Contact Hours: 250 = approx. 6 weeks per course/term; 500 = courses 310 + 320
Primary Texts: Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist
Text & Workbook, 2nd Ed., Thomson/Delmar, 2004
Technological Sciences for the S.T., AST, 2002
Supplemental Texts: Pocket Guide to the OR, Maxine Goldman, F.A. Davis, 1996
Miltex Surgical Instruments, Miltex, 2002
Medical Terminology for the Health Professions, Delmar, 2005
Medical, Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary, Mosby, 2006
Certifying Examination Review Guide, AST, Reprint 2001
Desired Outcome : After completion of the 300 level courses, it is expected that the
student will have acquired the basic knowledge of and the
ability to:
a. demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the indications
for common surgical procedures of varying levels of
complexity,
b. integrate previously acquired knowledge and skill with
current learning and by applying it to surgical procedures,
c. pull, open, and prepare appropriate supplies,
instrumentation, and packs needed to perform a select
variety of common surgical procedures,
d. demonstrate a theoretical understanding and application of
proper patient positioning, prepping and draping for a
select variety of common surgical procedures,
e. anticipate the basic steps of common surgical procedures
and hence the needs of the surgeon in the surgical setting,
f. demonstrate a basic understanding of safe patient care
techniques in common surgical settings, and
g. demonstrate an understanding of common surgical
procedures and patient preparation for cases of varying
levels of complexity and prepare for the Program
Assessment Examination (PAE.)
Course Description : The 300 level courses will provide progressive exposure to and
experience with common surgical procedures of elementary,
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intermediate and advanced complexity performed in relation to
the practice of surgical technology in multiple specialties.
A positive care approach is utilized to facilitate the learning
process. It is a systematic approach to critical thinking and
surgical problem solving focused on the ability of the student
surgical technologist to predict the needs of the surgical team
as well as the patient.
Prerequisite(s) : Completion of the following course with a passing grade of
(70%) or better is required:
ST - 240 Surgical Procedures
And, meeting the Criteria for Clinical Assignment as
determined by the Clinical Coordinator and Program Director.
Course Overview : ST 310 Observing, Scrub 2nd Assisting and Assistant
Circulating on
Elementary Surgical Procedures as available:
ST 320 Observing, Scrub 2nd Assisting, Scrub 1st Assisting, Solo
1st Scrub and Assistant Circulating on Intermediate and
Advanced Surgical Procedures as available:
1. Instrument Reprocessing (Central/Sterile Services)
2. Diagnostic Procedures
3. General Surgery
4. G.I./Biliary Surgery
5. Obstetrics and Gynecology
6. Genitourinary Surgery
7. Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
8. Ophthalmologic Surgery
9. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10. Orthopedic Surgery
11. Neurosurgery
12. Cardiothoracic Surgery
13. Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Instructional Methods
and Evaluation : 1. Lectures/Discussions
2. Attendance/Participation
3. Demonstrations
4. Clinical Case Assignments
5. Case Studies/Research
6. Program Assessment Workshops/Practice Exams
7. Case Reports/Clinical Experience Record
8. Daily Clinical Preceptor Evaluations of Competency
9. Bi-weekly Clinical Performance Evaluations
Grading :
Grading Scale: Description Letter Percentage GPA
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Excellent A 90%-100% 4.00
Good B 80%-89%
3.00
Satisfactory C 70%-79% 2.00
Unsatisfactory D 65%-69%
1.00
Not Competent F 0%-64%
0.00
Incomplete I
Withdrew W
Final Grade Calculation:
Program Assessment Workshop 10%
Professional Development/Lecture 20%
Performance Evaluation/Clinical Skills 70%
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Total 100%
Notes: 1. An overall course grade of 70% or greater is considered a
passing
grade. The student must achieve a 70% or greater GPA in each
course
to progress on to the next Clinical Practicum. The student must
achieve a 70% or greater GPA in ST 320 and take the Program
Assessment Exam in order to successfully complete the course.
2. The student must comply with the Clinical Standards and
perform the role of Student Surgical Technologists consistent
with the Clinical Objectives while focused on safe patient care.
3. Any student who is not present for a scheduled assignment will
receive a zero `(0) score for participation at the discretion of the
Clinical Instructor/ Coordinator. A student who submits
assignments, clinical documentation or case studies late will not
receive full credit and will be subject to disciplinary action as
deemed appropriate by the Clinical Instructor/Coordinator.
4. Cases that are missed due to absence may not be made-up as
the case availability will vary from day to day.
Attendance policy:
Regular and punctual attendance at all scheduled clinicals is
expected
from all students, and is considered an integral part of course
credit.
The student accepts the responsibility of attending all clinicals and
completing all work assigned by the Instructor. A student who is
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absent for (3) consecutive clinical days without properly notifying
the
college will be placed on written notice.
Each student’s attendance will be reviewed by their Instructor.
A student may not miss more than 10% of the scheduled clinical
days
in a term. If a student misses 5% or more of the scheduled classes,
he/she will be given a written notice. If the missed clinical days
reach 10% of the total term hours, he/she will be advised by the
Instructor in writing. At the end of the term, if the student has
missed
more than 10% of the term, the student will be placed on
attendance
probation beginning with the next term.
While on attendance probation, a student may not miss more than
10%
of the scheduled clinical days in that term. If at the end of the term
for
which the student is on attendance probation, the student violates
the
probation, the student will receive a grade and will than be
terminated from the program beginning with the next term.
If the student is on attendance probation and does not exceed the
10%
absence rule during the term, the student will be removed from
attendance probation.
Tardy Policy:
Students are required to arrive on time for clinicals and to stay for
the entire day. Actual hours of attendance are recorded by the
Instructor for each student. Four tardies or early departures equal
one
absence. Students can only receive one tardy on any given day.
Clinical Schedule: Please see attachment.
Clinical Standards: Please see attachment.
Rev. 8/06; 1-04 KRO
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